microsoft / microsoft/MIEngine

PRovide a way to actually enable the natvis diagnostics in VS Code

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Description

There doesnt seem to be any way to enable the diagnostic output if you're using this with VS Code; I have no idea how to debug natvis issues without this ability.

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Research direction

The issue names no files, tests, or entry points. Start by locating natvis diagnostic handling and the VS Code integration, then determine how diagnostic output can be enabled there; done means users can turn on and observe natvis diagnostics while debugging.

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Assessment

Tech stack
csharp, vscode
Domain
devtools
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
30/100

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